A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4479618 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4481730 epoch_slot_no: 10530 block_no: 4479441 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2628 time: 2020-07-27 08:14:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b24768754bd49dc6050f413e20e1c6acd3b60cd32fe59df68793a1c050c12eeBlock Operator
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